Recommended Western ballad songs for weddings and receptions: moving classics and popular hits, both old and new.

Flowers BloomBoyz II Men

Flowers Bloom

Boyz II Men are a vocal group from Philadelphia, USA, and a popular R&B act that notched multiple No.

1 hits on the U.S.

charts in the 1990s, including End of the Road.

Their ballad Flowers Bloom—a cover of Kobukuro’s Koko ni Shika Sakanai Hana—showcases their moving, exquisite harmonies.

This cover, which rearranges a Japanese-composed song with a rich, distinctly Black musical sensibility, has an international flavor and results in a beautiful, dreamy finish.

Lovin’ YouAna Cristina

“Lovin’ You” Minnie Riperton Cover by ANA CRISTINA

With a crystalline texture, powerful projection, and superb vocal control, Ana Cristina’s rendition of “Lovin’ You” is a beautiful song overflowing with love and wrapped in a sense of bliss.

She is a singer-songwriter from Florida, USA, and the first Hispanic female singer to perform the American national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” at a presidential inauguration.

The original version of this song was released by Minnie Riperton in 1974 and became a worldwide hit.

Marry Your DaughterBRKN RBTZ

Marry Your Daughter – BRKN RBTZ (Brian McKnight Jr. and Niko McKnight)

BRKN RBTZ’s song “Marry Your Daughter” is a very warm and beautiful ballad.

Its lyrics describe a scenario where a daughter’s boyfriend comes to the house and, with such sincere words, asks the father for permission to marry her—something that would make any parent happy.

Can You Feel the Love TonightElton John

Elton John – Can You Feel the Love Tonight (From “The Lion King”/Official Video)

Woven together with graceful piano melodies, this hymn to love beautifully captures the moment when two hearts connect.

From the stillness after a raging wind has passed, a melody that speaks of the preciousness of love-filled time gently embraces the listener’s heart.

The exquisite love song crafted by Elton John and Tim Rice was released in May 1994 as the theme for Disney’s The Lion King, garnering countless honors including the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Portraying with care how life’s unpredictable changes and events guide two people forward, this piece is filled with a powerful yet warm message, making it perfect for a wedding recessional.

In that moment of celebrating a new beginning, you can share the joy of love together with all your guests.

Our LoveNatalie Cole

Natalie Cole – Our Love

Natalie Cole, daughter of Nat King Cole, the great American jazz pianist and singer, is an artist whose talent rivals her father’s.

With Pink Cadillac, she topped both the R&B and Adult Contemporary charts on the U.S.

Billboard and reached No.

2 on the UK Official Singles Chart, among many other achievements.

The song Our Love is an outstanding ballad that showcases the captivating allure of Natalie Cole’s vocals.